Stanford's Susan Golden discusses how life expectancy is steadily increasing worldwide and how to prepare and live a healthy long life.
Category: Epidemiology & Population Health
Pesticide exposure linked to brain activity differences in adolescents, study finds
Teenagers exposed to common agricultural pesticides before birth had distinctive reductions in certain types of brain activity, a new study has found.
Disinfecting device shows promise in reducing childhood diarrhea in developing countries
A low-cost device provides good-tasting water, avoids the need for in-home treatment and lowers rates of diarrhea in children, according to a study.
A way to bring more parks to cities, for better mental health
Spending time in nature can improve mental health, but people are increasingly removed from it. A new model proposes a way of bringing those benefits to more people.
Redrawing the frontiers of population health and medicine
On LinkedIn, Dean Lloyd Minor outlines how precision health that takes into account environmental factors can improve well-being throughout a population.
Will Americans ever think differently about guns?
In a episode of the World Class podcast, Stanford medicine and law professor David Studdert discusses gun violence and attitudes toward gun safety.
Landmark LGBTQ study comes to Stanford
The PRIDE Study, now based at Stanford, is the first large, long-term national health study of sex and gender minorities.
To get kids and adults to exercise, here’s what works
Stanford's Abby King shares evidence-backed strategies to get people to exercise more and sit less. "You don't need fancy equipment," she said.
Internet privacy — it’s a matter of mental health
A Stanford psychiatrist argues that internet privacy is a mental health issue and an online bill of rights is needed in the U.S.
Vaccination stand-off: Why I got involved
Third-year medical student Neil Rens explains why he chooses to advocate for stricter vaccination requirements in California.
Taking Depression Seriously: Understanding medications
In the fourth post in the Taking Depression Seriously series, Sophia Xiao and physician Randall Stafford clarify different types of medications.
Is colorectal cancer striking younger people? New study suggests yes
Stanford researchers find that colorectal cancer is being diagnosed at later stages in younger patients, suggesting risk of the disease is growing.
Promos spark teens’ use of nicotine products, Stanford study finds
Teenagers who owned promotional items for nicotine-containing products were twice as likely as other teens to start using the products.
Health in the rural West: Workshop explores how digital tools can help
The Digital Health in the Rural American West workshop addressed health disparities that are often overlooked and understudied in the vast region.
Is the health care system ready for climate change?
Stanford medical student Dan Bernstein challenges health care professionals to take steps to mitigate and respond to climate change.
The future of genomics: A podcast featuring Stanford geneticists
Stanford geneticists discuss the future of genomics, including the importance of studying diverse populations for medical research.